promises || CZK

21

when we left the airport,it was around seven pm. justin left to go home and brought my stuff with him.

zion got us an uber and drive us to his house so i could meet his friends.

we pulled up to the house and i stood in front of the doorway, you could hear the music playing from a mile away.

"well, step inside, the party is waiting." zion said, getting his stuff.

i took a deep breath in and opened the door to see people crowded around somewhere chanting lyrics to the song.

i stood in the back quietly until someone said, "who that shawty?" i looked up to see people staring at me.

i waved and backed away to the door.

"aye, that's my girl olivia, zion's friend." brandon yelled. "well, where ya going, come in olivia!" edwin yelled and i went next to him.

"y'all, this is olivia, zion's homegirl, now welcome her like she a part of 360!" edwin put his arm around my shoulders and yelled. everyone yelled whatever and started jumping around as well.

"it ain't a party without zion!" i heard as zion jumped on a table and did what i supposed was a very harsh woah.

i had no idea who any of these people were but they were so nice. i even got pictures with some of them and it was a blast.

after a while i heard sammi's name. some people went over to her to hug her and talk to her. zion didn't really go over to her until he had basically nothing to do.

of course i was jealous but he's in one relationship and i'm in mine. and i, stupidly, turned him down multiple times. but at the same time, it wasn't stupid. i mean, have you seen how fast his mood changes? i just wanted to wait a bit for him to get comfortable.

i checked my phone and it was around two am. everyone was still partying as if there was no tomorrow. i called an uber and sat down until it was time for me to go.

i was just scrolling on my phone when sammi came over. "hey homegirl, i'm sammi." "hi, i'm olivia." "i know. you're really pretty." "thanks, you too!" i caught her looking at my nails. "is something wrong?" i asked. "no. how long are you staying here in la because we should totally hang out, get our nails done, ya know?"

"oh sure. i'm staying for two more weeks." i told her. "well, give me your number so we can schedule something out." i agreed and gave her my number.

we talked for a few minutes until my uber was here. "i'm gonna go tell zion that i'm leaving, it was nice to finally meet you sammi." "you too homegirl." she hugged me and left.

"z, i'm leaving." "you okay?" he asked. "yeah, it's just late and i've been away from justin for hours." "oh, i'll walk you out." i nodded and we went outside.

"bye olivia." we hugged for a bit and then when we pulled away, our faces were inches apart... again.

"so..." he said.

"bye z." i mumbled and got into the car to justin's place.

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i knocked on justin's door and he opened it.

"hey babe. late night party?" he asked. "heh, yeah." i stepped in. "hey, you okay?" he held my hand and i kept my eyes on the floor.

"yeah, i'm just really tired." "oh, well let's get you to bed." he kissed my forehead and we went to his room.

i got dressed and joined him in his bed. he put his arms around me to pull me closer into his warmth.

"goodnight babe." "night." i mumbled and close my eyes.

i'm a terrible person. justin is the perfect guy in the world and i'm doing him wrong by feeling the way i feel for zion. i feel guilty, like in some way i'm cheating on him. justin has been the best person in my life these past few months and all i've done is not stay true to him. he doesn't deserve me. he deserves that girl he met in canada. he deserves someone who gives him the same love he gives.

and i feel bad for sammi too. i can tell zion likes her, but not like he should. and she's so nice. she's willing to hang out with me and show me around and you know what i'm doing? loving her boyfriend.

i'm a terrible person.